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Cooper Weather Master SA2+

Touring Winter Winter rated

Replaces the Cooper WM SA2

The Cooper Weather Master SA2+ is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 70% from 6 owner reviews 60% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 18th average finish across 10 independent tests Latest: P22 of 50 · 2021 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Value Comfort, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 6owner reviews
  • 49,008miles driven
  • 10professional tests
Cooper Weather Master SA2+ 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Cooper Weather Master SA2+

4.9/10

Better than 21% of winter tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 6 tests
  • 6 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests6 tests · 3 publications · 2017-2021 22% 89%
Owner reviews6 owner reviews · rated 70% 7% 11%
Combined 21% 4.9

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 75% 30% 6
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 16% 23% 6
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 9% 17% 3
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 20% 6% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 15% 5% 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 56% 6
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 22% 3
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 17% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 86% of the test figure. The other 14% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2021 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P22 / 50
  2. 2020 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P20 / 20
  3. 2020 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P16 / 51
  4. 2019 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P26 / 53
  5. 2018 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P25 / 52 Placing only
  6. 2017 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P8 / 10
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  1. 2017 2017 50 Winter Tyre Shoot Out Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P24 / 50 Placing only
  2. 2017 2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tyre Test ACE · 235/55 R17 P8 / 8 Placing only
  3. 2017 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 225/40 R18 P10 / 10
  4. 2016 2016 AutoBild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P16 / 20 Placing only
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Tested 10 times by independent publications, the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ averages a finish of 18th.

10 Tests
0 Test Wins
18th Average
8th Best
26th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20162021

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20212021 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P22 / 50
20202020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P20 / 20
20202020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P16 / 51
20192019 Winter Tyre Test Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P26 / 53
20182018 51 Winter Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P25 / 52
20172017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18P8 / 10
20172017 50 Winter Tyre Shoot OutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P24 / 50
20172017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tyre TestACE · 235/55 R17P8 / 8
20172017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 225/40 R18P10 / 10
20162016 AutoBild Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P16 / 20

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R18, the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ is projected to cost €20.64 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €826 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+€18.62
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5€20.55
Cooper Weather Master SA2+€20.64
Hankook Winter i cept evo3€21.32
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2020 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range35 sizes available

165-245Width40-70Profile13-18Rim79-101 T-VLoad/Speed Index2022First On Market

EU LabelAcross 35 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R16185/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ in the wet?
Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ stops 3.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 75/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 6 reviews.
How good is the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ stops 1.7% longer than premium rivals, 2.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 10.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 9/100, and owners rate it 7.4/10 in the dry from 6 reviews.
How good is the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ in the snow?
Across the 6 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ stops 6.2% longer than premium rivals, 4.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.4% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 6% worse than premium rivals, 2.8% worse than mid-range rivals and 36.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 16/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the snow from 6 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Cooper Weather Master SA2+?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Cooper Weather Master SA2+'s rolling resistance is 11.1% higher than premium rivals, 8.7% higher than mid-range rivals and 5.5% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ last?
Based on test and owner data, the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ is expected to last around 18,598 miles (29,931 km).
More questions about the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ (7)
How much does the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ cost to run?
In 245/45 R18, the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ is projected to cost €20.64 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €826 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+, at €18.62.
What is the Cooper Weather Master SA2+'s EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Cooper Weather Master SA2+?
Owners rate the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ 8.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ 8 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ again?
60% of owners say they would buy the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ again, based on the 5 owner reviews that answered the question. 20% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ replace?
The Cooper Weather Master SA2+ is the successor to the Cooper WM SA2 in Cooper's range.
What sizes does the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ come in?
The Cooper Weather Master SA2+ is available in 44 sizes, ranging from 165-245/40-70 R13-18.
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What owners say

Across 6 owner ratings the Cooper Weather Master SA2+ averages 70%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 4.6. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 60% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings

  • Owner score 70%
  • Snow Grip 83%
  • Comfort 82%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Wear 80%
  • Dry Grip 74%
  • Ice Grip 73%
  • Handling 56%
  • Road Feedback 46%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 74%

“They are great for the price as they can cover lots of distance with minimal wear. I drove with them on ice, snow, wet and damp roads and even in the +35°C in summer. They are OK in all conditions, but they perform the...”

  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16V 75 hp
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 931 found this helpful
Most critical 62%

“First off, note that the WM SA2+ actually refers to two different tyres, produced by two different plants by Cooper. Sizes 13-16" are made in a factory in Serbia, speed rating T (190km/h), while 17" and above with...”

  • Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 974 found this helpful
Longest term 73%

“Great winter (standard compound) tyre at reasonable cost. It's very comfortable,soft and stable in the wet. Snow and ice performance average. After these tyres I switched to nordic (soft) compound for extra grip on ice...”

  • BMW E46 330i
  • 30,000 miles
Read full review → 890 found this helpful

All 6 Cooper Weather Master SA2+ reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
74%
Member
They are great for the price as they can cover lots of distance with minimal wear. I drove with them on ice, snow, wet and damp roads and even in the +35°C in summer. They are OK in all conditions, but they perform the best in the cold and wet, or on easy snow. Big levels of snow or ice makes them perform average, as they slip like any other tyre. In the dry, you can drive a bit spirited using them but they overheat fast and lose grip. This tyre is an OK all rounder for the cold months but dont expect ultra performance out of them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 931
56%
Member
Very good grip, but the car handling and road feedback with these tyres is absolute nightmare! It's very scary turning a corner fast with these tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 982
73%
Member
Great winter (standard compound) tyre at reasonable cost. It's very comfortable,soft and stable in the wet. Snow and ice performance average. After these tyres I switched to nordic (soft) compound for extra grip on ice and snow.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 890

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62%
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First off, note that the WM SA2+ actually refers to two different tyres, produced by two different plants by Cooper. Sizes 13-16" are made in a factory in Serbia, speed rating T (190km/h), while 17" and above with higher speed rating are made in the UK. The two models have different rubber compound and tread design (this can be seen on cooper website) and in my view should deserve different name, this is not a transparent marketing approach by Cooper. Anyhow to the review, my tyres are 16" T-speed rating fitted on a golf GTI. Overall the grip is surprisingly good in both dry and wet the car sticks to the road much better than I expected (haven't tested in snow or sub-zero temperatures). The comfort is pretty good and noise level average. On the bad side of things, the road feedback is really not the best and handling is rather underwhelming. In a spirited entry to hard corner the car nosedives. During the usual spirited drive in and out of the city the suspension feels "wobbly", and the steering feedback is nothing more than passable. Overall I would not buy this tyre again for a hot hatch, but it should be a perfectly fine choice for a small city cars.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 974
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  • Renault
  • 205/50 R17
  • 3,000 miles
  • Spirited
Great tires, drove from Netherlands to Italy via Germany and Switzerland........saw rain, wet, dry, snow and ice.
Terrific performance, great price, would buy again.
74%
Member
Don't worry about the brand - they are actually made by Avon in Wiltshire. They are great in the snow and ice (dispatched the "beast from the east" no problem on a Subaru Legacy 3.0R), and for the price, can't be beaten. Don't look bad either. Will definitely buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 766
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